Salus Gothenburg II Owner's Manual page 2

Thank you for your purchase. As you remove the parts from the boxes, be sure to examine
them for damages. If your unit has any damages or missing parts, please contact Salus
Saunas. See the Warranty section for more information.
A Certified Licensed Electrician will be needed to install the electrical wiring. Due to the
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heat of the sauna, it is required that copper wire with 90 Celsius rating be used.
Aluminum wiring cannot be used in this application. Consult with your electrician
regarding the electrical requirements in your area. All wiring must be in accordance with
all national, state, and local codes and regulations. Your electrician will supply the
needed wiring and connections.
Excluding models specifically designed to be placed directly in the outdoor weather
elements, your sauna can be placed either indoors or outdoors. Sauna models without a
specific outdoor roofing cannot be placed directly in the weather elements. These
models, if placed outdoors, can be placed under a covered structural such as a patio.
The barrel sauna models can be placed in the outdoors. Before assembling, make sure
the surface in which the sauna will be placed on is level/dry and can support the weight of
the sauna and its occupants. We recommend a concrete base or wood deck to support
the sauna. If you will be placing the sauna directly on the ground, you must use such
materials as concrete cinder blocks or other similar supporting structure to prevent the
sauna from settling into the ground over time.
Once you have removed the parts from the boxes, you will want to take a look at the
parts for identification. For the barrel saunas, you will want to carefully inspect the staves
for placement. We do use a higher grade of wood, but wood is still a natural resource
and you may find blemishes or knots. You will want to use the less attractive staves on
the floor instead of higher up on the walls.
For sauna models specifically designed to be outdoors, the wood can withstand the
weather elements with proper maintenance. The outdoor model saunas were designed
to be placed in the rain and sun. Please note that the natural weathering elements will
change the color of the wood over time. For barrel saunas and other sauna models
placed directly in the weather elements, you will have some water seepage, especially at
the top and sides due to the porous characteristics of the wood and how the staves and
wood planks fit together. The water seepage will not damage the sauna and usually dries
quickly when the sauna is in operation.
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